# Cycle & Soak vs. single long water – what's your take?

**URL:** <https://community.rainpoint.com/t/cycle-soak-vs-single-long-water-whats-your-take/264>\
**Category:** Garden Community\
**Created:** [May 21, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/cycle-soak-vs-single-long-water-whats-your-take/264 "2026-05-21T08:54:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/cycle-soak-vs-single-long-water-whats-your-take/264/1 "2026-05-21T08:54:47Z")

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I used to just run my pump for 10 minutes straight. Then I tried Cycle & Soak (2min water / 10min soak, repeat). My soil actually absorbs water now instead of just running off. Anyone else made the switch? Or are you still team single water?

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